A Guide to Self-Care

A Guide to Self-Care

Self-Care: What is it? Self-care is exactly as it sounds: caring for yourself. You might wonder just what you have to do to effectively self-care? You can begin by finding something that you enjoy doing and setting aside time to do it on a regular basis. It’s easy to...
Evidence-Based Therapeutic Approaches

Evidence-Based Therapeutic Approaches

There are many therapeutic approaches that are well-used by mental health practitioners.  These approaches assist individuals, couples, and families in their efforts to improve their well-being and live healthy, meaningful lives. Below are three commonly-used...
Spirituality

Spirituality

What is Spirituality? Spirituality is one of those words that it is very difficult to pin down.  However, according to the online dictionary, the word spirituality is a noun and means: “the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to...
Bradford Walk-In Clinic Open!

Bradford Walk-In Clinic Open!

“ A person is a person, no matter how small” – Dr. Seuss Thanks to United Way Simcoe Muskoka we are happy to announce that we opened one of the first all age’s walk-in counselling clinics in Simcoe County! The community of Bradford now holds a walk-in clinic where any...
Masters of Social Work (MSW) Student Practicum

Masters of Social Work (MSW) Student Practicum

In April of this year, I began a Masters of Social Work practicum at Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County, and found it to be a very rich learning experience. Available to me was a wealth of opportunity to develop and enhance my clinical skills through the...